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St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. St. Bernard Parish had 45,642 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. It holds 6 places (6 census-designated) and 18 census tracts. GEOID 22087.
St. Bernard Parish is one of the 7 counties of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,642
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,764 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,419
Median household income
$58,651
±$4,431 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$202,500
±$8,814 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,082
±$39 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in St. Bernard Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,764 residents in St. Bernard Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 45,642 for July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, while Louisiana shrank 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,419 over 378 square miles of land.
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,419 | 4,611,961 | −1,847 |
| Households | 16,219±289 | 1,804,780 | +1,214 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.05 | 2.49 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 18,248±42 | 2,108,902 | +1,213 |
St. Bernard Parish's population since 2000
From 67,229 in 2000 to 45,642 in 2025: down 32.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish holds 6 places: 6 census-designated places. The largest is Chalmette with 22,616 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in St. Bernard Parish?
The median resident of St. Bernard Parish is 36.2 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.6%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2±0.2 | 38.0 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 25.9%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% | 7.2% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.5%±0.6 pts | 55.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.6%±0.7 pts | 30.5% | +0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | −0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2%±1.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2%±2.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6%±1.6 pts | 27.0% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in St. Bernard Parish earn?
Half of St. Bernard Parish's 16,219 households earn less than $58,651 a year (±$4,431), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $54,964 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,651±$4,431 | $60,756 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,188±$6,019 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,406±$2,149 | $35,038 | +$4,853 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0%±2.5 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.1%±5.3 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.1%±2.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±1.8 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in St. Bernard Parish?
Owners occupy 70.1% of St. Bernard Parish's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,500 by its owner (±$8,814). The median renter pays $1,082 a month including utilities, and 50.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,500±$8,814 | $216,500 | +$16,296 |
| Median gross rent | $1,082±$39 | $1,064 | −$88 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.5%±5.7 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382±$78 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1%±2.2 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,248±42 | 2,108,902 | +1,213 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.8%±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4%±1.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is St. Bernard Parish building?
Builders took permits for 115 new housing units across St. Bernard Parish in 2025 (63 single-family), 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in St. Bernard Parish get to work?
76.4% of St. Bernard Parish's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±2.5 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±2.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | +6.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±1.6 | 25.7 min | +3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are St. Bernard Parish's census tracts?
St. Bernard Parish is divided into 18 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,038 (Tract 306.03) to $103,190 (Tract 302.08).
| Tract 301.0322087030103 | 3,905±681 | $52,708 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.0422087030104 | 2,186±323 | $58,646 |
| Tract 301.0522087030105 | 152±61 | $84,375 |
| Tract 302.0322087030203 | 2,933±402 | $53,482 |
| Tract 302.0422087030204 | 3,528±641 | $55,138 |
| Tract 302.0622087030206 | 2,989±679 | $80,528 |
| Tract 302.0722087030207 | 3,964±494 | $76,458 |
| Tract 302.0822087030208 | 3,550±560 | $103,190 |
| Tract 302.0922087030209 | 3,857±710 | $64,613 |
| Tract 30322087030300 | 1,380±265 | $53,438 |
| Tract 30422087030400 | 1,501±243 | $47,629 |
| Tract 30522087030500 | 1,919±324 | $78,750 |
| Tract 306.0122087030601 | 1,440±277 | $69,015 |
| Tract 306.0222087030602 | 3,228±351 | $55,341 |
| Tract 306.0322087030603 | 1,843±327 | $29,038 |
| Tract 30722087030700 | 1,789±303 | $51,000 |
| Tract 30822087030800 | 4,255±627 | $49,943 |
| Tract 990022087990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does St. Bernard Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 64 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 64 |
| Median home value | 18th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 64 |
| Median age | 58th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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